Govt launches online portal for coronavirus awareness

Frequently asked questions of citizens about the disease and its various aspects will be addressed

ISLAMABAD: Ministry of National Health Services Regulations and Coordination on Friday launched an online platform for awareness on coronavirus in coordination with National Information Technology Board.

According to an official, this online portal will be helpful in sharing information amongst the public about the disease and address confusion in their minds.

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He said that through this portal frequently asked questions of citizens about the disease and its various aspects will be replied to improve their knowledge in order to create awareness about prevention and precaution against the disease.

In the case of any suspected coronavirus patient with having disease symptoms, the information should be shared immediately with the health officials, doctors or direct to Health Ministry’s helpline number 1166.



The government has made all necessary arrangements to have a check on suspected coronavirus patients and its further spread.

Those citizens with having a travel history of Iran and China and having coronavirus symptoms should contact the medical experts.

Proper screening mechanism has been developed at all airports besides availability of personal protection equipment kits for health staff and regular surveillance.